Monthly Archives: October 2016

Session 4: Keynote Speaker Jason Brown

Keynote speaker Jason Brown told FFA members  to never stop giving, never stop loving, never stop growing… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Speaker_BrownJason.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Bullard FFA named Model of Innovation Winner at the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo

Bullard FFA knew changes were being made in the school cafeteria, so the chapter decided to research the student body’s food choices and then share that information with cafeteria personnel. After conducting 537 surveys, the chapter found that an average … Continue reading

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National FFA Band – Uptown Funk

Listen to the National FFA Band perform Uptown Funk… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Band_UptownFunk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Retiring Address – Abrah Meyer

Listen to Central Region Vice President Abrah Meyer deliver her retiring address, “Listening>Hearing” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RA_MeyerAbrah.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Yelm FFA Named Model of Excellence Winner at the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo

Yelm FFA was given a week by the Yelm High School administration to develop an event to distribute spirit materials for a “Pink Out” breast cancer awareness football game. Through the chapter’s efforts, 368 Yelm High School students received pink … Continue reading

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Deputy Assistant Secretary Challenges Students to Continue Education

Lucy Johnson, deputy assistant secretary in charge of the U.S. Department of Education’s rural outreach, spoke at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo.  Johnson says that although she grew up on a ranch in Texas, she was never involved … Continue reading

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National FFA Band – The Best of Journey

Listen to this medley of familiar tunes from Journey… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Band_JourneyMedley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Lucy Johnson

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Lucy Johnson shared remarks with FFA members and guests at the 4th General Session of the 89th National FFA Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Session4_DepAstSecJohnson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Retiring Address – Sydney Snider

Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Sydney Snider’s retiring address, “See Hope, Be Hope.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RA_SniderSydney.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Bankers Life Field-House President excited to Host FFA

Mr. Rick Fuson, President of the Bankers Life Field House, speaks with Thomas Shaw regarding the FFAs and Banker Life Field House’s partnership along with increased safety measures to ensure the future of agriculture is safe during this years convention. … Continue reading

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